The Los Angeles Lakers (32-7) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-27) square off at Staples Center. The Lakers will attempt to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 13, 2020.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last game. The Lakers (9-point underdogs) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-110, while the Cavaliers (12.5-point underdog) beat the Denver Nuggets 111-103. The Los Angeles game finished 21 points over the projected point total of 214, while the Cleveland game went 2.5 points under the projected point total of 216.5.
The Cavaliers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.8, had a superb mark of 27.9 and held the Nuggets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.474 (below the 0.554 mark opponents have averaged against Cleveland this season). The Lakers, on the other hand, held the Thunder to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.6 (below their season average of 20.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.545). Los Angeles’ Rajon Rondo had a good game, contributing 21 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Kevin Love, meanwhile was a key piece for Cleveland with 19 points and 15 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Cavaliers won the most recent contest 101-95. Cleveland’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Los Angeles. The Cavaliers had a rate of 0.472 while the Lakers posted a mark of 0.434. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Of the Cavaliers’ 39 games, 20 have finished over the total. Cleveland comes into the contest with records of 12-27 straight up (SU) and 17-20-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Lakers’ 39 games, 22 have finished under the O/U total. Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 32-7 SU and 21-17-1 ATS.
The productive offense of Los Angeles will square off against the bottom-tier defense of Cleveland. The Lakers rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while the Cavaliers are 29th in defensive efficiency. The Lakers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank third in rebounds allowed per game (42.0) while the Cavaliers rank sixth (43.5).
- Los Angeles ranks first in blocks per game (7.4) while Cleveland ranks last in blocks allowed per game (6.6).
- The Lakers rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while the Cavaliers rank last in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.7).
- Los Angeles ranks second in fast break points per game (18.1) while Cleveland ranks 26th (10.5).
- Los Angeles averages 14.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Cleveland ranks 16th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).
- The Lakers rank second in points in the paint per game (53.5) while the Cavaliers rank 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.8).
- The Lakers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (22.8) while the Cavaliers rank 27th (25.6).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in steals per game (8.5) while Cleveland ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
- Cleveland is 4-3 when they allow under 100 points, while Los Angeles is 13-0.
- The Cavaliers are 11-17 when they reach 100 points, while the Lakers are 28-7.
- Cleveland is 9-9-1 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 10-8-1 ATS at home.
- The Cavaliers have 10 overs and 9 unders in 19 road games.
- Of the Lakers’ 19 home games, they have 12 unders and 7 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Lakers are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Cleveland has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Lakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 8.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 109.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).